The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
New Students & Family Programs
New Student Orientation 2026

Families

We encourage interested family members to be involved in the Carolina community through the following programs, communications, volunteer and philanthropic opportunities. You can click on each link to learn more about our current offerings.

Volunteer & Participate:

Carolina Families
Carolina Parents Council
High Fives For Heels

Attend Events:

Family Orientation
Carolina Family Weekend
The Family Football Day
High Fives for Heels

Stay Informed:

UNC Family Experience Portal & Newsletter
Carolina Family Calendar

Make a Gift to Support the Student Experience:

Carolina Parents Fund
Parents Council Endowment

Family Football Day

High Fives For Heels

UNC Family Experience Portal & Newsletter

Family Webinar Archive

Carolina Parents Council Endowment

Join the Carolina Parents Council

The Parents Council Grant Awards Program

Carolina Parents Council

Carolina Families

FAQs

New Student Orientation 2026

Please note 2026 New Student Orientation registration deadlines:

  • Incoming First Year Students (May 15 at midnight ET)
  • Incoming Transfer Students (May 29 at midnight ET)

Need help?

Email us at newstudents@unc.edu

Call during live phone hours:

Monday – Friday, 9 AM-12 PM or 1 PM-5 PM ET

 

Register for New Student Orientation!

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